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YK16 MVU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 MVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 75,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,519 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Fail 1 Mar 2023 67,519 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,028 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YK16 MVU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK16 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK16 MVU registered?

YK16 MVU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is YK16 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 MVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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